New Official Hollow Music Video Underscores the Song’s Cloud-to-Aerith Meaning

While it's no great mystery what Final Fantasy VII Remake's theme song Hollow could be about, the bluesy ballad has sparked years of internet debates nonetheless. Could the song, stated officially to be from Cloud's point of view, be about his longing for his SOLDIER persona? Is it about Zack (or actually from Zack's point … Continue reading New Official Hollow Music Video Underscores the Song’s Cloud-to-Aerith Meaning →

Clerith Featured on PlayStation Official Website for Valentine’s Day

Happy Valentine's Day! What sweeter treat for Clerith fans than for Cloud and Aerith to be featured on the official PlayStation blog as encompassing the theme of 'Romance.' A screenshot submitted by Twitter/X user legend12480 not only won a spot in the six selections, it is used as the featured image for the article. Other … Continue reading Clerith Featured on PlayStation Official Website for Valentine’s Day →

Cloud and Aerith Cast as Final Fantasy IX’s Zidane and Garnet in Ever Crisis

In your dearest memories, could you have imagined something like this? Square Enix's mobile phone game Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis has featured more than a few goodies for Clerith fans, and this one might be the best yet. This month (November 2023), the game is hosting a Final Fantasy IX collaboration event, and select … Continue reading Cloud and Aerith Cast as Final Fantasy IX’s Zidane and Garnet in Ever Crisis →

10 Fun Cloud x Aerith (Clerith) Facts From Outside the Game To Make You Smile

1. Yoshitaka Amano's Promotional Artwork for Final Fantasy VII is Mostly Just Clerith Of famed Final Fantasy artist Yoshitaka Amano's official promotional images for Final Fantasy VII, a whopping five of them specifically featured Cloud and Aeris. The couple sits together, stands together, fights side by side, and in one image, Cloud even is embracing … Continue reading 10 Fun Cloud x Aerith (Clerith) Facts From Outside the Game To Make You Smile →

Fujiya x FF7 Ever Crisis Crossover Art Features Peko and Poko in Clerith Cosplay

A collaboration event has been announced between Fujiya, a popular sweets shop in Japan, and Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis! Starting in October, fans will be able to buy themed treats and merchandise featuring new original artwork of the cast in Fujiya's iconic cutesy style. But check out who is front and center: it's Peko … Continue reading Fujiya x FF7 Ever Crisis Crossover Art Features Peko and Poko in Clerith Cosplay →

Clerith Church Reunion Wins Square Enix LEGO Contest

In January 2023, the official Final Fantasy VII Twitter account (@finalfantasyvii) held a poll for fans to vote on which iconic scene from the game should be made into a LEGO set. The four options that fans could vote for included: Cloud and Tifa's promise at the water tower, Cloud and Aerith's reunion at the … Continue reading Clerith Church Reunion Wins Square Enix LEGO Contest →

FF7 Dev Kitase Wanted To Make a Side Story Game with Aerith and Cloud

In the September 2001 issue of Electronic Gaming Monthly, a feature on Final Fantasy X brought in some familiar developers from Square for an interview. Yoshinori Kitase, one of the the key developers of Final Fantasy VII - and director of Final Fantasy VII: Remake - dropped an interesting comment. I believe it would be … Continue reading FF7 Dev Kitase Wanted To Make a Side Story Game with Aerith and Cloud →

30th Anniversary “Farewell” Exhibit Featured Clerith

In honor of the Final Fantasy 30th Anniversary in 2018, from January 22 to February 28, Square Enix held a “Farewell Stories Exhibition” at the Mori Arts Center Gallery in Roppongi Hills, Tokyo. As the title implies, the exhibits were focused on the sad "farewell" stories of the Final Fantasy series, exploring tragic good-byes and … Continue reading 30th Anniversary “Farewell” Exhibit Featured Clerith →

Official Square Enix Concert “Final Symphony” Claims Clerith

Final Symphony, an officially licensed Square Enix concert series, first debuted in 2013. Featuring music from Final Fantasy VI, Final Fantasy X, and Final Fantasy VII, the music was arranged into orchestral pieces that aimed to tell musical stories instead of simply replicating Nobuo Uematsu's original songs. With the recent announcement that Final Symphony will … Continue reading Official Square Enix Concert “Final Symphony” Claims Clerith →

Square Enix Showcases Memorable Clerith Scenes

When Square talks about memorable lines of dialogue and unforgettable scenes in Final Fantasy VII, Clerith always gets showcased. From the images selected for screenshot collages to the official Uniqlo T-shirts, we frequently see Cloud and Aeris's reunion in the church, Cloud laying Aeris to rest, their meaningful date at Gold Saucer, or Cloud extending … Continue reading Square Enix Showcases Memorable Clerith Scenes →